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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Bahamians who are currently playing abroad. This week's number one is an international forward David Nesbitt (200-91). He was the major contributor in Paulistano's victory against the ninth-ranked SKY/Basquete in the Brazilian NBB in Thursday night's game.
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Bahamians who are currently playing abroad.

#1. This week's number one is an international forward David Nesbitt (200-91, college: St.Thomas, FL, currently plays in Brazil). He was the major contributor in Paulistano's victory against the ninth-ranked SKY/Basquete (9-11) crushing them 81-60 in the Brazilian NBB in Thursday night's game.
Nesbitt scored 9 points, grabbed 5 boards, handed out 3 passes and blocked 2 shots in 20 minutes on the court.
Paulistano/Unimed Sao Paolo (12-2) is placed first in the NBB.
It was his team's sixth consecutive victory in a row.
It's Nesbitt's first season with the team.
This year he averages: 8.8ppg, 6.7rpg, 1.5apg, 2FGP: 60.5%(49-81), 3FGP: 37.0% and FT: 76.6% in 22 games he played so far.
Nesbitt is currently a member of the Bahamas senior national team.

#2. Second place goes to former international guard Buddy Hield (193-93, college: Oklahoma, currently plays in NBA). Hield could not help the Sacramento Kings (18-39) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the Sacramento Kings (18-39) lost 106-111 on the road to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Hield was the second best scorer with 16 points. He also added 4 rebounds in a mere 19 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only Hield's second season in pro basketball. Hield has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 12.5ppg, 3.4rpg, 1.5apg, 2FGP: 44.7%, 3FGP: 42.5% and FT: 87.3% in 55 games.
Hield played for the Bahamas national team in 2014.

#3. The Bahamas player who performed third best last week abroad was former international center DeAndre Ayton (214-98, currently plays college basketball in the States). He led Arizona to a victory against the Arizona State University (8-5) 77-70 in the NCAA in Friday night's game.
Ayton recorded a double-double by scoring 25 points and getting 16 rebounds. He also added 4 assists and 3 blocks.
The University of Arizona has quite an impressive 10-3 conference record this season.
There are only three games left until the end of the NCAA Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
This season Ayton has very high stats. He averages: 19.9ppg, 10.8rpg, 1.2apg, 1.8bpg, 2FGP: 63.4%(187-295), 3FGP: 32.1% and FT: 73.8%.
Ayton played for the Bahamas national team two years ago.

#4. Power forward Kadeem Coleby (206-89, college: Wichita St., currently plays in Japan) led Akita Happinets to a victory over the fourth-ranked Yamagata (15-23) 67-51 in the Japanese B2 League last Sunday.
Coleby was MVP of the game. He had a double-double by scoring 19 points and getting 11 rebounds in 29 minutes.
Akita Northern Happinets (34-4) are placed first in East group.
It was his team's 12th consecutive victory in a row.
Coleby has relatively good stats this year: 11.4ppg, 6.8rpg and 1.1bpg in 29 games.
Worth to mention he played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball. He used to play for the Bahamas national team
back in 2015.

#5. Former international forward Tavario Miller (203-94, college: Texas A&M, currently plays in Norway) contributed to a Fyllingen BBK's victory against the league outsider Centrum (1-25) 110-99 in the Norwegian BLNO on Saturday night.
Miller recorded a double-double by scoring 24 points and getting 20 rebounds; not bad, considering it's only his third season in pro basketball. Fyllingen BBK (16-10) is placed third in the BLNO.
It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row.
They will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And now that game is very crucial.
This season Miller has very high stats. He averages: 20.4ppg, 14.4rpg, 1.9apg, 1.9bpg and 1.3spg.
Miller used to play for the Bahamas national team
three years ago.

#6. Forward Travis Munnings (198-94, currently studies in the States) helped La-Monroe win their game against the Georgia State University (1-10) 90-82 in the NCAA in Sunday night's game.
He recorded 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists in 45 minutes.
The University of Louisiana at Monroe has 5-7 conference record this season.
There are only four games left until the end of the NCAA Regular Season. So now every game will be important.
Munnings has very impressive stats this year: 15.5ppg, 7.1rpg, 2.1apg and 1.3spg in 22 games.
He is a former international player as he played for the Bahamas senior team two years ago.

#7. Former international forward Dwight Coleby (206-94, is currently at the American university) helped W.Kentucky win their game against the University of North Texas (4-7) 102-94 in the NCAA last Friday.
Coleby scored 9 points, had 9 rebounds and made 2 blocks.
The Western Kentucky University has quite an impressive 10-2 conference record this season.
There are only four games left until the end of the NCAA Regular Season. So now every game will be extremely important.
This season Coleby has relatively solid stats: 12.7ppg, 8.7rpg and 2.0bpg.
He used to play for the Bahamas national team
four years ago.

#8. Swingman J.R. Cadot (196-87, college: TCU, currently plays in Spain) helped Navarra win their game against the closely-ranked Real Canoe (12-7) 70-66 in the Spanish LEB Silver (third division) on Saturday night.
Cadot scored 11 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 25 minutes.
KIA Sakimovil Navarra de Pamplona (11-10) is placed seventh in the LEB Silver.
They ended the series of three consecutive loses.
Cadot has reliable stats this year: 10.3ppg, 5.1rpg and 1.7apg in seven games.
He used to play for the Bahamas national team
back in 2016.

#9. Former U17 international forward Charles Bain (203-96, currently plays college basketball in the States) helped Robert Morris win their game against the Long Island University (5-7) 96-82 in the NCAA in Sunday night's game.
Bain recorded 14 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
The Robert Morris University has 7-6 conference record this season.
There are only two games left until the end of the NCAA Regular Season.
Bain's overall stats this season are: 5.6ppg and 2.8rpg.
He used to play for the Bahamas U17 national team
five years ago.

#10. Center Shaquille Cleare (203-93, college: Texas, currently plays in Switzerland) helped Pully win their game against the tenth-ranked Starwings (6-15) crushing them 97-70 in the Swiss SBL in Sunday night's game.
He scored 10 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 22 minutes.
Pully Basket (7-8) is placed fifth in the SBL.
The Regular Season already ended.
Cleare's stats this year are: 12.4ppg, 6.7rpg and 1.3apg in 18 games.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior Bahamas National Team roster.

#11. Former U17 international small forward Phillip McKenzie (197-98, currently plays college basketball in the States) was not able to help the Houston Baptist in their game against the Nicholls State University in the NCAA.
He recorded 7 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 23 minutes.
His team was crushed by 27 points 94-67.
This year McKenzie's overall stats are: 3.2ppg and 3.6rpg in 25 games.
He used to play for the Bahamas U17 national team
three years ago.

#12. An experienced former international center Gjio Bain (211-85, college: S.Mississippi, currently plays in Japan) was not able to secure a victory for Tokyo Cinq Reves in their game against Kagoshima in the Japanese B League D3.
He recorded only 4 points and added 3 assists.
His team were defeated 95-86.
Bain's total stats this season are: 3.3ppg and 2.8rpg.
He used to play for the Bahamas national team
back in 2011.

#13. Former U17 international guard Lourawls Nairn (179-94, currently plays college basketball in the States) managed to help Michigan State University in a victory against the University of Minnesota crushing them 87-57 in the NCAA in Wednesday night's game.
Nairn recorded only 3 points and added 3 assists in 20 minutes.
This year Nairn's total stats are: 2.1ppg and 3.5apg in 25 games.
He has a dual citizenship: Bahamas and American.
Nairn used to play for the Bahamas U17 national team
seven years ago.

#14. International guard Michael Carey Jr. (196-93, college: Wagner, currently plays in France) couldn't help Charleville-Mezieres in their game against STB Le Havre in the French ProB (second division). He cannot count Tuesday's game as one of the best ones.
Carey Jr. scored only 2 points in 13 minutes.
His team was edged 71-69.
Carey Jr. has averaged so far 9.4ppg, 3.2rpg and 1.6apg in 19 games.
He plays currently for the Bahamas national team.

#15. Former U17 international guard Mikhail Rolle (190-94, currently plays in NAIA) helped Saint Thomas University win their game against the Southeastern University 70-67 in the TSC on Saturday night.
Rolle scored 14 points, had 6 rebounds and dished 4 assists.
Rolle has averaged so far 9.4ppg, 3.2rpg and 1.6apg.
He used to play for the Bahamas U17 national team
seven years ago.

The list of other players, who all have Bahamas passport but never been selected to any of Bahamas national teams:

#1.Klay Thompson (201-G-90, college: Washington St., currently plays in NBA) could not help the Golden State Warriors (44-14) in their last game on Wednesday. Despite his very good performance the Golden State Warriors (44-14) were defeated 123-117 on the road by the Portland Trail Blazers.
Thompson scored 17 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
Thompson is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his seventh year in Golden State Warriors' roster.
He has individually a very good season with high stats. Thompson averages: 20.0ppg, 3.9rpg and 2.6apg.
He has a dual citizenship: Bahamas and American.

#2.Brad Nairn (198-F-96, currently plays in NCAA2) was not able to help the Henderson State University (6-10) in their last game. Despite Nairn's good performance the Henderson State University lost 84-91 on the opponent's court to the Arkansas-Monticello.
He scored 13 points and grabbed 7 rebounds (was perfect 5-for-5 from the free throw line) in 38 minutes.
There are only three games left until the end of the NCAA2 Regular Season.
This year Nairn's overall stats are: 7.8ppg, 5.5rpg and 1.1spg in 21 games he played so far.

#3.Jaron Cornish (180-PG, currently plays college basketball in the States), who plays in the NCAA was not able to secure a victory for the Stony Brook (4-7) in their last game on Friday. Despite his good performance the Stony Brook was defeated 69-57 at home by the Binghamton University.
Cornish scored 12 points.
There are only two games left until the end of the NCAA Regular Season.
Cornish's overall stats this season are: 9.8ppg, 4.0rpg, 3.2apg and 1.1spg.

#4.Winslo Barry (208-F-90, college: Incarnate Word, currently plays in Finland) led JyWe to an easy victory against the fourth-ranked HyPo (14-7) crushing them 97-72 in the Finnish 1st Division (second division) last Sunday.
Barry recorded 16 points.
Jyvaskylan Weikot (11-8) is placed sixth in Division B.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season.
Barry averaged so far 14.8ppg and 9.7rpg.

#5.Zane Knowles (208-C-92, college: Texas A&M-CC, currently plays in France) couldn't help Charleville-Mezieres (4-15) in their game against STB Le Havre (7-8) in the French ProB (second division).
Knowles scored 8 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.
The bottom-ranked Charleville-Mezieres was edged 71-69 in Le Havre by the much higher-ranked STB Le Havre (#11).
Knowles' total stats this season are: 6.0ppg and 5.7rpg.

#6.Azaro Roker (198-F, currently plays in Canada) contributed to an easy victory against the Sea Hawks crushing them 90-66 in the Canadian university league CIS last Saturday.
He scored 8 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and made 2 blocks in only 14 minutes.
This year Roker's total stats are: 4.6ppg and 3.8rpg in 16 games.

#7.Wanaah Bail (206-F-93, currently plays in NCAA2) couldn't help the Midwestern State University in their game against the Western New Mexico University in the NCAA2.
He recorded 6 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
His team was edged 86-84 in the NCAA2.
Bail has averaged so far 6.0ppg and 4.3rpg.

#8.Trevon Grant (185-G, currently plays in Canada) couldn't help the Acadia University in their game against the Tigers in the Canadian CIS.
He scored only 4 points in 12 minutes.
His team was badly defeated by 20 points 85-65.
Grant averaged so far 10.6ppg, 6.1rpg, 2.8apg and 1.5spg in 12 games.

#9.Nathan Bain (198-F, currently studies in the States) managed to help Stephen F. Austin State University to win against the Northwestern State University crushing them 97-50 in the NCAA in Sunday night's game.
He recorded only 2 points.
This season Bain averages just 1.5ppg.

#10.Willis Mackey (201-F, currently plays in NAIA) led University of Northwestern Ohio to a 1-point victory against the Aquinas College 63-62 in the WHAC in Saturday night's game.
Mackey had a double-double by scoring 12 points and getting the same number of rebounds in a mere 19 minutes.
Mackey has averaged so far 9.4ppg, 3.2rpg and 1.6apg in 19 games.

American Dominique Fernander had a very impressive game in the last round for Pirates and that's him to receive a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 10. The had a double-double of 29 points and ten rebounds, while his team crushed Rebels (#4, 2-9) with 16-point margin 89-73. Pirates maintains the 3rd position in their group in Bahamas NPBA. Pirates is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victori... [read more]

American Dominique Fernander had a very impressive game in the last round for Pirates and that's him to receive a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 10.The had a double-double of 29 points and ten rebounds, while his team crushed Rebels (#4, 2-9) with 16-point margin 89-73. Pirates maintains the 3rd position in their group in Bahamas NPBA. Pirates is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 6-5 record. In the team's last game Fernander had a remarkable 68.8% from 2-point range. It's his second year at Pirates and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Hobart College graduate has very impressive stats this year. Fernander is in league's top in points (9th best: 19.2ppg) and averages solid 61.0% FGP.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was another Pirates' star - Tevin Hudson. Hudson impressed basketball fans with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Of course together with Fernander he helped Pirates with another comfortable win 89-73 over slightly lower-ranked Rebels (#4, 2-9) being unquestionably team leader. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the top position in John Archer. Pirates consolidated its place in top 3 of the standings. His team's 6-5 record is not bad at all. Hudson is well-known by Pirates fans and together with Dominique Fernander they both established positions among team's most reliable players.

The third best performed player last round was Kemsy Sylvestre of Bahamas Univ. (#4). Sylvestre scored 17 points and grabbed twelve rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Bahamas Univ., leading his team to a 81-74 win against #1 ranked Rockets. The chances of Bahamas Univ. ranking at the top of Vince Ferguson, however are very questionable as they have already lost 5 games, recording just four victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Sylvestre could help Bahamas Univ. to bring them higher in the standings. Sylvestre has a great season in Bahamas. After only 8 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 21.1ppg (4th best) and rebounds with 10.3rpg (5th best). He also has 2.9spg, 1.9bpg and FGP: 52.4%.

The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

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There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in NPBA. Coincidentally all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL. Top ranked Rockets (8-2) recorded its second loss in Nassau on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked the Bahamas (4-5) 81-74. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Rockets. the Bahamas forced 19 Rockets turnovers and outrebounded them 61-33 including a 28-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Kemsy... [read more]

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in NPBA. Coincidentally all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

Top ranked Rockets (8-2) recorded its second loss in Nassau on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked the Bahamas (4-5) 81-74. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Rockets. the Bahamas forced 19 Rockets turnovers and outrebounded them 61-33 including a 28-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Kemsy Sylvestre fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Justin Smith chipped in 17 points. the Bahamas' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lerecus Armbrister produced 22 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. the Bahamas maintains fourth position with 4-5 record. Rockets at the other side still keep top place with two games lost. the Bahamas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau Shockers. Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Nassau: Pirates (#3) and Rebels (#4). Rebels were smashed at home by 16 points 73-89 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Worth to mention a great performance of American Dominique Fernander (, college: Hobart) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds. Tevin Hudson contributed with 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Theo Ferguson replied with 23 points and 7 rebounds for Rebels. Pirates maintains third position with 6-5 record having five points less than leader Rockets. Rebels lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with nine games lost. Pirates' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau .

The best stats of 10th round was 12 points, 8 assists and 5 steals by Kevin Wright of ROCKETS.

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Nassau: Pirates (#3) and Rebels (#4). Rebels were smashed at home by 16 points 73-89 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Pirates outrebounded Rebels 52-34 including a 24-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American Dominique Fernander (, college: Hobart) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds. Tevin Hudson contributed with 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Pirates players scored in double figures. Theo Ferguson replied with 23 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Craig Buchanan (193, college: Florida Atlantic) added 21 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Rebels. Pirates maintains third position with 6-5 record having five points less than leader Rockets. Rebels lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with nine games lost. Pirates' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau . Top scorers:Rebels: T.Ferguson 23+7reb+3ast, C.Buchanan 21+5reb+2ast, A.Collie 13+4reb+3ast, D.Dean 8+10reb+1ast, R.Williams 8+8reb+10ast, J.Adderley 0Pirates: D.Fernander 29+10reb+3ast, T.Hudson 20+7reb+3ast, D.Johnson 12+13reb+3ast, A.Whylly 10+10reb, R.Johnson 9+1reb+1ast, C.Smith 5+4reb+4ast

Top ranked Rockets (8-2) recorded its second loss in Nassau on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked the Bahamas (4-5) 81-74. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Rockets. the Bahamas forced 19 Rockets turnovers and outrebounded them 61-33 including a 28-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Kemsy Sylvestre fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Justin Smith chipped in 17 points. the Bahamas' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lerecus Armbrister produced 22 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Kevin Wright (178, college: Bevill St.Sumiton JC) added 12 points, 8 assists and 5 steals respectively for lost side. the Bahamas maintains fourth position with 4-5 record. Rockets at the other side still keep top place with two games lost. the Bahamas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau Shockers. Top scorers:ROCKETS: L.Armbrister 22+5reb+1ast, T.Moxey 14+2reb, K.Wright 12+3reb+8ast, D.Beadle 9+9reb+2ast, R.Saunders 7+7reb+1ast, S.McKenzie 6+3reb+1astBahamas Univ.: K.Sylvestre 17+12reb+2ast, J.Smith 17+3reb+1ast, R.Cornish 12+7reb, J.Munroe 9+5reb+1ast, D.Dean 7+5reb, R.Stubbs 7+13reb

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